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\u00a340m Cocaine Conspiracy
A man is found guilty of playing a key role in a \u00a340 million cocaine smuggling operation.
English
United Kingdom
UkInvestigationCrimeDrug TraffickingCourt CaseSmuggling
Hull Crown CourtBorder Force
Mark MoranAnthony McallisterDidier Tordecilla ReyesAngus McdonaldDavid Hall
- What was the outcome of Anthony McAllister's trial?
- Anthony McAllister, also involved in the operation, was found not guilty. He claimed he was hired to transport tobacco and was unaware of the cocaine. The prosecution suggested he was "up to no good."
- How was the cocaine transferred from the ship to land?
- The cocaine was initially transferred from a ship off the coast of Easington to a van parked at The Stags Head Inn in Lelley. The boat used in the operation was purchased for \u00a36,000 and later recovered on the beach at Easington.
- What were some of the costs incurred during the operation?
- The operation involved significant costs, including the purchase of a \u00a340,000 boat that was later abandoned after a Border Force search. This demonstrates the profitability of the drug smuggling operation.
- What was the street value of the cocaine involved in the conspiracy?
- Mark Moran was found guilty of conspiracy to import cocaine with a street value exceeding \u00a340 million. He was the main contact in the UK for the operation and played a key role in its success.
- Who are the individuals scheduled for sentencing in relation to this case?
- Moran and Colombian national Didier Tordecilla Reyes will be sentenced at a later date. The trial took place at Hull Crown Court.